Approved AM-3200-WF AirMedia Series 3 wireless presentation system, the UC-B70-A-Z Zoom Rooms video bar system, and the IV-CAM-I12-B.

HETMA Approved: Three Crestron Products Earn Approval

Crestron has earned its first HETMA Approved designations with three products evaluated in real higher‑education environments. Through independent, campus‑based testing, the AirMedia Series 3 wireless presentation system, UC‑B70‑A‑Z Zoom Rooms video bar, and IV‑CAM‑I12‑B intelligent PTZ camera demonstrated reliable performance across classrooms, collaboration spaces, and hybrid learning settings. These approvals provide institutions with practical insight into how the solutions perform under everyday academic conditions. Read More

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March 12, 2026

Checking on Your Value | AV in IT

Value isn’t static. It requires intentional review. As annual reviews approach, this column challenges AV and IT professionals to reassess the value of the systems they support by revisiting design decisions, configuration choices, and, most importantly, user needs. By stepping away from the path of least resistance, we can better demonstrate how our systems and our work continue to provide real value. Read More

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March 12, 2026

Spotlight on Ann Kelly | Prism Spotlight

Ann Kelly, CTS, Supervisor for the Engineering and Installation team at UCLA Digital Spaces, reflects on her path into higher‑ed AV, the realities of supporting large‑scale learning environments, and what the Prism Scholarship meant at a pivotal point in her career. From balancing budgets and evolving classroom needs to finding community, mentorship, and confidence through Prism, Ann shares an honest look at growth, resilience, and why the journey doesn’t end with a single exam. Read More

Content, Features

March 12, 2026

78: What Are You Carrying? with James King | brAVe [space]

brAVe [space] is BACK! In this episode of brAVe [space], Britt Yenser returns to the microphone for the first guest-centered recording since her maternity leave. Britt welcomes back returning guest James King for a thoughtful discussion about the unseen pressures many professionals carry in their work. James reflects on what he calls the “invisible backpack”:... Read More

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March 10, 2026

The Story We Tell Ourselves… About Ourselves | Community Connections with Ryan

Ryan Gray explores a familiar idea many of us use to understand ourselves: that the brain can feel like multiple competing forces rather than one clean, rational voice. He unpacks where that idea overlaps with real neuroscience, where it slips into pop psychology, and why the difference matters if we want to better understand our own reactions. In the end, the piece connects self awareness to community, arguing that healthier relationships begin with a more honest understanding of how people actually think, feel, and respond. Read More

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March 9, 2026

Know Your Worth | Business of AV

In this month’s article, Joe Way reflects on the danger of letting other people define your worth and argues that true value can never be measured by others. He emphasizes that while feedback and encouragement from others matter, only you fully understand the sacrifices, resilience, discipline, and unseen work that shape who you are and what you bring. Ultimately, your worth is a call to personal honesty. Protect it fiercely, and refuse to let the changing opinions of others define what you were meant to own for yourself. Read More

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